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Singapore Indian Community Commemorates Gandhi Jayanti with Cultural Tributes
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:00
Singapore Indian Community Commemorates Gandhi Jayanti with Cultural Tributes
- •The Singapore Indian community, joined by India's Deputy High Commissioner Sudhi Choudhary, commemorated Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 at the 73-year-old Gandhi memorial hall in Little India.
- •Choudhary highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s inspiring legacy and the role of the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) in honoring his ideals through Indian music, dance, and art forms.
- •SIFAS's efforts serve as a cultural bridge, strengthening people-to-people ties and the India-Singapore partnership.
- •Shabbir Hassanbhai, Chairman of the SIFAS Board of Trustees, noted that SIFAS scholarships, established in 2022, honor Gandhiji’s vision of education through Indian music and dance.
- •The event included Bharatanatyam performances and traditional Indian music by SIFAS students, alongside a Scholarship Awards Ceremony, and an address by Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna on Gandhi's philosophy.
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The Singapore Indian community commemorated Gandhi Jayanti at the 73-year-old Gandhi memorial hall located in the Little India precinct.
The event was organized by the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) and featured traditional Indian music and Bharatanatyam performances.
The Gandhi memorial hall in Singapore was opened in 1953 in honour of Mahatma Gandhi.
